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WDFW approves razor clam digs beginning Wednesday, April 19
OLYMPIA – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers today confirmed the next round of coastal razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 19-25.
"Despite difficult weather during the last tide series, there were still lots of diggers and plenty of 20 clam limits," said Bryce Blumenthal, a WDFW coastal shellfish biologist. "This upcoming week's forecast is looking better, which should result in larger crowds and many more full bags."
On all open beaches – Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks, and Copalis – the daily limit from April 19 through May 14 is 20 razor clams instead of the usual 15. Each digger's clams must be kept in a separate container, and all diggers must keep the first 20 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition.
Not all beaches are open for every dig, so diggers are encouraged to make sure their intended destination is open before heading out. The most successful digging occurs within two hours before the listed time of low tide.
Digging is allowed from midnight until 12 p.m. only on April 19-25 and during the tentative digs on May 4-10. Since low tides for tentative digs on May 11-14 are near or after 12 p.m., digging will be allowed from 4 a.m. until 4 p.m. for those specific days only.
The following digs during morning (a.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled:
• April 19, Wednesday, 6:44 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• April 20, Thursday, 7:28 AM; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 21, Friday, 8:09 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• April 22, Saturday, 8:50 AM; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 23, Sunday, 9:31 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• April 24, Monday, 10:14 AM; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• April 25, Tuesday, 11:01 AM; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
Future tentative digs during morning (a.m.) low tides are scheduled (digging allowed 4 a.m. until 4 p.m. on May 11-14 only):
• May 4, Thursday, 6:32 AM; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• May 5, Friday, 7:10 AM; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• May 6, Saturday, 7:49 AM; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• May 7, Sunday, 8:31 AM; -1.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• May 8, Monday, 9:15 AM; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• May 9, Tuesday, 10:03 AM; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
• May 10, Wednesday, 10:57 AM; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
• May 11, Thursday, 11:56 AM; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging allowed 4 AM until 4 PM only)
• May 12, Friday, 12:59 PM; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging allowed 4 AM until 4 PM only)
• May 13, Saturday, 2:03 PM; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging allowed 4 AM until 4 PM only)
• May 14, Sunday, 3:03 PM; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging allowed 4 AM until 4 PM only)